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Essential books for any magician, professional and amateur alike. Collections of foolproof tricks, classics by the masters, including Houdini and T. Nelson Downs, expert instruction on card, coin, and table magic, sleight of hand, more.


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Self-Working Number Magic: 101 Foolproof TricksSelf-Working Number Magic: 101 Foolproof Tricks 
by Karl Fulves
Clear instructions for 101 tricks and problems, many based on important math principles. Master such number phenomena as Lightning Calculations, Giant Memory, Magic Squares, nearly 100 more. 98 illustrations.

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The New Magician’s ManualThe New Magician’s Manual 
by Walter B. Gibson
Guides novice in mastering 36 tricks; 16 pages of cut-out materials. 36 additional tricks. 64 illustrations.


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Card Magic for Amateurs and ProfessionalsCard Magic for Amateurs and Professionals 
by Bill Simon
Clear instructions, profusely illustrated, to help perfect the Instant Reverse, Three Queens Monte, The Ambitious Card, and many other sleights of hand. Expert advice on manipulation, the art of presentation, use of patter, more.


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Maskelyne's Book of MagicMaskelyne's Book of Magic 
by Jasper Maskelyne, Arthur Groom, Edwin A. Dawes
A famous magician reveals time-honored tricks ranging from sleight of hand with coins, cards, and rope to thought-reading and juggling. Includes tried-and-true performance tips, plus 60 figures and 13 vintage photos.

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Scarne's Magic TricksScarne's Magic Tricks 
by John Scarne
Read minds! Make objects disappear and then reappear! One of the great magicians of all time reveals how to perform 200 masterful deceptions without training or special equipment to audiences of all sizes.


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Card Tricks for BeginnersCard Tricks for Beginners 
by Wilfrid Jonson
Diagrams and instructions for successfully performing The False Shuffle, Sensitive Finger Tips, Palming, The Glide, and 46 other techniques. 13 diagrams.


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101 Easy-to-Do Magic Tricks101 Easy-to-Do Magic Tricks
by Bill Tarr
Illustrations, simple instructions for performing over 100 tricks, including The Inexhaustible Hat, The Chinese Rings, Steel Through Steel, Fingers That See, much more.



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Abbott’s Encyclopedia of Rope Tricks for MagiciansAbbott’s Encyclopedia of Rope Tricks for Magicians
by Stewart James
Legendary encyclopedia for magicians contains over 150 tricks: Loop the Loop, Jamison's Severed Rope, The Tarbell Rope Mystery, The Encore Rope Trick, Eddie Clever’s Triple Cut Routine, Bachelor's Needle and many more.


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The Art of MagicThe Art of Magic
by T. Nelson Downs
Indispensable book for magicians, containing many methods and sleights not found in other standard books. 68 illustrations.



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A Book of Magic for Young Magicians: The Secrets of AlkazarA Book of Magic for Young Magicians: The Secrets of Alkazar
by Allan Zola Kronzek
Simple instructions, diagrams for mastering such effects as passing coins through tables, cutting and restoring rope, much more; plus advice on presentation, patter, misdirection, and performance.



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Card Control: Practical Methods and Forty Original Card ExperimentsCard Control: Practical Methods and Forty Original Card Experiments
by Arthur H. Buckley
A famous card expert demonstrates sleights-of-hand — shifts, palms, glides, false shuffles, cuts, fans, steals, and deceptions — that have left theater audiences amazed. Not for beginners. Over 300 photos.



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Card Magic for Amateurs and ProfessionalsCard Magic for Amateurs and Professionals
by Bill Simon
Clear instructions, profusely illustrated, to help perfect the Instant Reverse, Three Queens Monte, The Ambitious Card, and many other sleights of hand. Expert advice on manipulation, the art of presentation, use of patter, more.



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Card ManipulationsCard Manipulations
by Jean Hugard
Over 100 tricks that can be done with any pack of cards. This rich collection has taught thousands of magicians how to perform dozens of eye-catching, yet really workable tricks. Over 200 illustrations.


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Card Tricks for BeginnersCard Tricks for Beginners
by Wilfrid Jonson
Diagrams and instructions for successfully performing The False Shuffle, Sensitive Finger Tips, Palming, The Glide, and 46 other techniques. 13 diagrams.



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Classic Card TricksClassic Card Tricks
by Edward Victor
Simple instructions show how to execute The Awkward Ace and more than 35 other amazing card tricks using only string, a candle, notepaper, other household items, and a deck of cards. 105 black-and-white illustrations.



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Easy-to-Do Card Tricks for ChildrenEasy-to-Do Card Tricks for Children
by Karl Fulves
30 mind-boggling maneuvers — arranged in order of difficulty — finding cards, mind-reading feats, many more. Diagrams, instructions for preparing and manipulating deck.



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Easy-to-Do Magic Tricks For ChildrenEasy-to-Do Magic Tricks For Children
by Karl Fulves
Step-by-step instructions and clear diagrams show how to perform 18 mystifying maneuvers, using only common objects. Strength Test, Untangled, Elastic Lock, Mystic Spinner, Rollaway, Heavyset, The Great Escape, 11 more.



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Ellis Stanyon’s Best Card TricksEllis Stanyon’s Best Card Tricks
by Karl Fulves
Hundreds of tricks for amateurs and professionals alike — from relatively complex maneuvers involving mathematical calculation to such simple tricks for beginners as "The Traveling Ace."



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Encyclopedia of Card TricksEncyclopedia of Card Tricks
by Jean Hugard
How to perform over 600 card tricks, devised by the world's greatest magicians. 66 illustrations.



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Expert Card TechniqueExpert Card Technique
by Jean Hugard, Frederick Braué
Definitive work on card technique: everything from basic manipulations to advanced flourishes; also a wide variety of tricks. 318 illustrations.



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The Expert at the Card Table: The Classic Treatise on Card ManipulationThe Expert at the Card Table: The Classic Treatise on Card Manipulation
by S. W. Erdnase
The one essential guidebook to attaining the highest level of card mastery, from false shuffling and card palming to dealing from the bottom and three-card monte, plus 14 dazzling card tricks.



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Foolproof Card Tricks for the Amateur MagicianFoolproof Card Tricks for the Amateur Magician
by Karl Fulves
Master the art of illusion with 183 easy-to-learn tricks from the bestselling magician, plus 197 step-by-step illustrations. Includes everything from shuffle setups to card telepathy with coins, telephones, and other props.


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Houdini on MagicHoudini on Magic
by Harry Houdini
Houdini shares secrets of how he escaped numerous death-defying stunts and exposed a variety of fake spiritualists. He also gives instructions for eye-catching tricks, as well as other fascinating material. 155 illustrations.


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Hugard's Magic ManualHugard's Magic Manual
by Jean Hugard
In this classic manual, a successful stage magician shows how to perform tricks with coins, watches, balls, rings, eggs, flowers, cigars, kerchiefs, and cards. 240 black-and-white illustrations.



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Magic and Showmanship: A Handbook for ConjurersMagic and Showmanship: A Handbook for Conjurers
by Henning Nelms
Highly instructive book by a noted authority on the subject analyzes every phase of conjuring, from sleights, devices, misdirection, and controlling audience attention to incorporating patter and the effective use of assistants.


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Magic for Everybody: 250 Easy Tricks with Cards, Coins, Rings, Handkerchiefs and Other ObjectsMagic for Everybody: 250 Easy Tricks with Cards, Coins, Rings, Handkerchiefs and Other Objects
by Joseph Leeming
Requiring only minimal skill, these 250 tricks use common props such as cards, handkerchiefs, and coins. Additional stunts include parlor tricks, mind reading, string tricks, and other illusions.


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